Virender Singh Hooda And Ors vs State Of Haryana And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) and Allied Services and Other Services Common/Combined Examination Act, 2002, affirming its retrospective application from 29th August 1989 as valid under Article 14 and Article 16 of the Constitution. The Court ruled that the Act does not usurp judicial power but is a legitimate exercise of legislative authority, thereby dismissing challenges based on previous judgments in Virender S. Hooda v. State of Haryana and Sandeep Singh's case. The Court clarified that the Act's provisions regarding appointments and the rights of candidates are constitutional and enforceable.